Maenam’s walking street is only a couple of hundred meters long but it’s packed with interesting stalls, snack vendors and even mobile cocktail bars. Corn-on-the-cob sellers, sweet vendors, acres of denim, a huge choice of T-shirts, ‘almost genuine’ Ray-Ban sunglasses, secondhand clothes, charming handicrafts, toy guitars and real guitar accessories, and those wonderful stands selling 50 baht cocktails – a quarter of the price of those sold in nearby five-star hotels can be found down the street. Towards the end of the market, there is a colorfully lit Chinese temple which is definitely worth a photo. The Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa is one of the best Koh Samui Hotels. This luxury hotel provides comfort, style, class and elegance. Guests can enjoy water sports on the Gulf of Thailand’s placid warm waters whilst residing at the elegant Samui resort. Soak in the sun by Anantara’s elegant beachfront pool with stunning sea views or on Bophut’s peaceful beach.
On some nights you can listen to live music played by local expats or enterprising Thai teens. If you wish to take it all in over dinner then try, the La Bonne Franquette near Mae Nam’s only traffic lights or simply munch on snacks as you go. This Maenam Walking Street is a place to relax, unwind, stroll around and enjoy the scenery while enjoying the best Thai street food that you can ever taste. There is a mix of Thai and Westerners coming out for a night of eating and shopping. Local hand crafted items, gifts and souvenirs can be also found on this street. Many of the vendors can converse in English.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.